The K12HSN currently provides a variety of videoconferencing services for schools in California. Videoconferencing is a tool which connects two or more locations with interactive voice and video and can be used in a variety of ways, such as:
Administrative Uses
Professional Development
Virtual Field Trips
Collaborations and Instructions
The following services are available through the K12HSN to California schools at no cost:
Scheduling - K12HSN has developed the K12video.org scheduling system which allows for the scheduling of point to point and multipoint calls.
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Multipoint Bridging - Service which allows 3 or more locations to be in a conference.
Recording - Any conference can be digitally recorded in real-time to provide content access at a later time.
Streaming - Any conference can be streamed live to participants viewing on their computer.
This is a great video created by the University of Washington. Learn about some common videoconferencing pit falls and how to avoid them. (Windows Media Format)
Videoconferencing
The K12HSN currently provides a variety of videoconferencing services for schools in California. Videoconferencing is a tool which connects two or more locations with interactive voice and video and can be used in a variety of ways, such as:
- Administrative Uses
- Professional Development
- Virtual Field Trips
- Collaborations and Instructions
The following services are available through the K12HSN to California schools at no cost:Desktop Solution from K12HSN Video- K12HSN Interactive Desktop Solution (KIDS): Free Desktop Videoconferencing for Teachers
The Videoconference Zone
This is a great video created by the University of Washington. Learn about some common videoconferencing pit falls and how to avoid them. (Windows Media Format)
Videoconference Etiquette
A one page "tips and tricks" of etiquette during a video conference.